Hemel Hempstead HP20 area guide
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Is Hemel Hempstead HP20 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP20), recorded crime is 179% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,656 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 179% above average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£325,656
Population
27,648
Recorded crime
634.6
Schools
5
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hemel Hempstead HP20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP20 is rated high. Around 7.4% of properties (653 of 8,785) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HP20, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (53 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HP20 (May 24–Apr 26, average 291/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 11,121
Owned 60% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HP20.
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Hemel Hempstead HP20: frequently asked questions
Is Hemel Hempstead HP20 a good place to live?
In Hemel Hempstead (HP20), recorded crime is 179% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,656 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Hemel Hempstead HP20?
Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP20 runs at 634.6 per 1,000 properties, 179% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP20 safe?
Crime in Hemel Hempstead HP20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hemel Hempstead HP20 runs at 634.6 per 1,000 properties, 179% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hemel Hempstead HP20?
Homes in Hemel Hempstead HP20 sell for around £325,656 on average, based on 265 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hemel Hempstead HP20 is rated high. Around 7.4% of properties (653 of 8,785) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hemel Hempstead HP20?
There are 5 schools in Hemel Hempstead HP20 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hemel Hempstead HP20 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Hemel Hempstead HP20, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hemel Hempstead HP20 a deprived area?
Hemel Hempstead HP20 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).